To celebrate the Dark War ending Consul Jia Penhallow had transformed the Angels Hall and the square into a lavish party, that took everybody by surprise. The older generation got to take a trip back in time to when Alicante was at peace and there was frequent balls and parties. Angels Hall was decorated with vines of flowers and fairy lights winding around the columns and across the walls, while the moonlight shone through the glass roof, where the stars twinkled against the glass. There was a reasonably talented band playing, while there was tables set out in circles around the room; it truly was beautiful.
Helen watched from her post against a column, rubbing the petals of the flowers between her thumb and forefinger, as everyone danced in pairs around her. It was the last she and Aline would see of them for a long time, considering she was being sent to Wrangels Island, basically because of her heritage. She watched as Julian danced with Emma, spinning her around laughing, while Livvy and Ty were paired up with other Shadowhunters. She'd miss them oh so much when she had to leave. Her family was everything to her, she was just glad that she didn't have to cut all ties, they could still keep contact and what not. But that wouldn't be the same and they all knew it. There father had gone, as had their mother and her faith in Uncle Arthur wasn't all that good. Julian would be the man of the house, and he was just a boy. A hand on her shoulder made her thoughts evaporate, she looked around to see her girlfriend smiling at her. She was dressed in a tight fitting sapphire dress, that made her brown eyes look lighter and her hair was curled slightly. She looked so beautiful, Helen couldn't help but smile.

"What are you doing hiding back here?" Helen smiled, and pulled Aline into her, wrapping her arms around her.

"I'm not hiding, I'm watching from afar. I'm going to miss them, Aline." Aline nodded against her shoulder.

"I know, but we'll keep in touch with them, and mom is going to keep me informed on when we can return." Helen sighed, forcing a smile, murmuring, "I shouldn't have to leave in the first place, I can't help how myself or Mark were born. Sure he's not here, but I shouldn't be punished for being part fey." Aline ran a pale finger across her cheek, turning her face so she was looking at her.

"Stop. You know that I know. I know you or Mark don't deserve this, nor do the others, but we're going to work this out together okay?" Helen smiled, and leant down to place a chaste kiss on her lips.

"What would I do without you?" Aline laughed, grabbing her hands, stepping backwards towards the dancefloor, pulling her along.

"You'd lose yourself, that much I know. Though can I have the favour letting you lose yourself this once, and come and dance with me?" Helen laughed, shaking her head.

"Aline, no. You know I can't dance." Aline was already pulling her onto the dancefloor.

Aline was proud when she had finally got Helen onto the dancefloor, she wanted to be able to do something to take her mind off everything that was yet to pass. She would never leave Helen to face exile alone, she loved her and nothing would change that. She watched as Helen scrunched her nose, laughing at her as she span her around. Helen wore a ice blue dress, that was wrapped in pink flowers and her hair was pinned up with the same flowers. People may say faeries are manipulative, cunning and cruel, but Aline thought herself lucky to have Helen, no matter her species, she loved her unconditionally.

"Come on sweetie, lose yourself!" Helen blushed lightly, then grabbed her hands, and moved them back and forth, then grabbed her waist and spun her out. Aline laughed, grinning from ear to ear. Aline pulled Helen into her, wrapping her hands around her neck, and the latter went around her waist.

"I love you, and nothing will change that, we face everything together, deal?" Aline held up her pinky finger, and Helen grinned. "Deal." Helen pulled her and kissed passionately. They could face anything together, as long as they were together. They would be unstoppable.

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